Subject-Area Applications

Any subject area can benefit from the tools described in this site. Below are some subject-specific ideas. Please feel free to edit this page and add your own ideas to any list.

Math

A teacher could create a podcast with episodes giving step-by-step instructions to complete complex problems.
In geometry, students could use wikis to collaborate on proofs.

Science

Students could work together to write informative wiki entries about their lessons.
A teacher could post a close-up of a photo and biology students could speculate about the graphic.

English

Students could podcast poetry and other written assignments.
Students could use wikis and blogs to post original writing.

History

Students could collaborate on research projects using wikis.
A teacher could use Google Docs to publish slide presentations.
Relevant TeacherTube video can be embedded into a site for easy access.

World Languages

A teacher could create a podcast episode for students to practice listening and dictation.
Students could record podcast episodes to practice speaking.
If international collaboration is possible, students can post blog entries/comments in a foreign language and correspond with native-speaking students.
A teacher could embed a Google Maps widget into the class site and ask students to write directions from the identified location (ex. the Louvre) to the nearest park.